1280x1024 gaming, which card?

hi guys,

i have a dual 19" lcd monitor with a max resolution of 1280x1024.

which would be the best ideal video card for this set up?

i am finishing up my new computer build, so here are my specs:

antec p182
corsair hx520
abit ip-35pro
cpu - deciding between e8400/8500/q6600
crucial ballistix 2x1gb pc8500
thermalright true

i would like to play the new games out right now and be able to play future releases within the next year or so.

i was thinking the 8800gt 512 would suffice until next year.

8800Gt or 3870 are great choices.
But if you're not going to be upgrading your monitor in the near future for higher res, you could go with a 3850, save some $$ and be just as happy.

I have an 19" monitor too. My old rig has a 1950Pro 512 in it and I play Witcher at the highest settings, 4AA, 12AF and stay in the 35-40fps range (very playable imho). With a 3850 you'd do even better.

Course if you've got the $$ to spend and want to future proof better, the other cards are certainly the way to go.

I say otherwise. These days 256MB isn't enough, even for 12 x 10 res. Get the 8800GT 512MB.

8800gts 512mb for $273 with buy.com Visa/google checkout/mail in rebate
http://www.buy.com/prod/xfx-geforc [...] 52474.html

8800GT 512MB. Link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130318
^$240

i would say the gt would be better, beats the 3850 and 3870